Nalitrum300mg/5ml
Rx- Generic:
- Nalidixic Acid
- Company:
- Salton Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Powder For Suspension
- Pack size:
- 50ml bot
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৳ 30/unit
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At a glance
Nalidixic Acid is a 4-quinolone antibiotic used for urinary tract infections and shigellosis. It inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme to prevent DNA replication.
Indications
- Urinary tract infections (caused by Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, E. coli)
- Shigellosis
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Uncomplicated lower UTI: 1 g 4 times daily for 1-2 weeks; long-term: reduce to 2 g/day
- Shigellosis: 1 g 4 times daily for 5 days
Pediatric Dose (Oral):
- >3 months: 50 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses; long-term: 30 mg/kg daily; prophylaxis: 15 mg/kg twice daily
- Shigellosis: 15 mg/kg 4 times daily for 5 days
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency
- Allergic reactions (urticaria, rash, fever, arthralgia, eosinophilia)
- Myalgia, muscle weakness
- Phototoxicity
- Jaundice
- Visual disturbances
- Convulsions
Precautions & warnings
- Risk-benefit consideration in first trimester of pregnancy
- Caution during breastfeeding
- Caution in renal or hepatic impairment
- Caution while driving
- Avoid alcohol
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.